The healthier cheeseburger
8
Points®
Total time: 1 hr 10 min • Prep: 50 min • Cook: 20 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Sneaky vegies in the patties are not only good for you, they add extra flavour and texture as well!
Ingredients
Extra lean beef mince, raw
200 g
Brown onion
½ medium, coarsely grated
Carrot(s)
1 small, coarsely grated
Zucchini
1 small, coarsely grated
Shortcut bacon
90 g, (4 x 25g) fat trimmed
Olive oil
1 tsp
Extra light cheddar cheese
68 g, (4 x 17g slices)
Wholemeal bread roll
280 g, (4 x 70g) split
Iceberg lettuce
4 leaf, leaves, shredded
Tomato(es)
2 medium, sliced
Instructions
1
Place the mince, onion, carrot and zucchini in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Use clean hands to mix well. Divide into 4 portions. Shape each portion into an 8cm-diameter patty. Place on a large plate. Place in the fridge for 20 minutes to chill.
2
Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook the bacon for 2 minutes each side or until browned. Transfer to a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm.
3
Heat the oil in the same frying pan over medium heat. Cook the patties for 5 minutes each side or until cooked through. Top with the cheese. Cover the pan and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until the cheese melts.
4
Lightly toast the rolls. Divide the lettuce, tomato, bacon and patties among the roll bases. Top with the roll lids.
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